waiting

• 描述处于等待或准备等待某事发生的状态；也可指尚未被使用或处理的、暂时搁置的。

Describes a state of remaining in place or readiness in expectation of something to happen.

1. In a state of anticipationA2formal

   Being in the process of expecting or remaining ready for something to happen.

   等待的

   • The waiting passengers were getting impatient.
   • She sat in the waiting room at the doctor's office.
   • He was in a waiting position for the bus to arrive.

   同义词anxiouseagerexpectanthopeful

2. Designated for waitingB1formal

   A place or area specifically intended for people to wait.

   候车用

   • The waiting area was crowded with travelers.
   • Please proceed to the waiting lounge.
   • The waiting line formed outside the store.

• 名词，指在无所作为或不活动的状态下等待某事发生的行为或状态。

A noun referring to the act or state of remaining inactive or stationary in expectation of something.

不可数

1. Act of remaining in expectationA2formal

   The action of staying in one place or delaying action until a particular time or event.

   等待

   • Waiting for the bus took longer than expected.
   • The waiting in line at the store was frustrating.
   • She passed the time during waiting by reading a book.

   同义词delayholdintervallullpausestaysuspensewait

   反义词actionadvancementcontinuationdepartureexecutionleavingmovingproceedingprogress

2. Period of anticipationB1formal

   The time spent anticipating something to happen.

   等待

   • The waiting for exam results was nerve-wracking.
   • Their waiting for the baby to arrive was filled with excitement.
   • He hated the waiting before the doctor's appointment.

   同义词delayholdintervalpausestaywait

• 动词，表示停留在某处或推迟行动，直到某个时间、事件发生或某人到来。

A verb used to indicate remaining in place or delaying action until a particular time or event.

1. Remain in placeA1formal

   To stay in the same place or delay action until a particular time or event.

   等待

   • Please wait here until I return.
   • We waited for the bus in the rain.
   • She waited patiently for her turn.

   同义词abidelingerremainstaytarry

   反义词departgoleavemoveproceed

2. Serve or attendA2formal

   To serve customers in a restaurant or similar place.

   招待

   • He waits tables at the local diner.
   • The staff waited on us promptly.
   • She has been waiting at the hotel for years.

   同义词attendservetend

短语动词变体wait on